research centre
Nanaimo marine research hub hosts thousands
NANAIMO - An open house at one of the west coast's primary marine research facilities was evidently a hit with the public. Fisheries and Oceans Canada estimated over 3,000 people turned out for the family-friendly house at the Pacific Biological Station (PBS) off Hammond Bay Rd., on Saturday, May 30, which marked first...
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languishing economoy
Nanaimo's jobless rate remains one of highest in Canada
NANAIMO - While the Nanaimo area's unemployment rate ticked slightly downward, new Statistics Canada data showed the Harbour City has one of the highest jobless rates in the country among larger urban centres. The Nanaimo area (Cedar to Lantzville, excluding Gabriola Island) had an 8.5 per cent jobless rate in May, a s...
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lights and sirens
Bear banger in Campbell River prompts extensive police response through mid-Island
NANAIMO - Specialized units rushed through the mid-Island Friday morning, en route to Campbell River for an eventual false alarm.Upwards of 15 vehicles from the south Island were spotted by morning commuters on Friday, June 5, speeding through Ladysmith, Nanaimo, and Parksville, with the convoy including several unmark...
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Nanaimo marine research hub hosts thousands
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Nanaimo's jobless rate remains one of highest in Canada
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ongoing investigation
Unhoused man found with serious injuries in south Nanaimo
NANAIMO - Local police are hoping the public can help piece together what led to a severe attack against a vulnerable man in the city's south end.Nanaimo RCMP Reserve Cst. Gary O'Brien said the 31-year-old victim was found with significant injuries on the evening of Thursday, June 4, at 10:20 p.m. in the parking lot of...
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drought conditions
Increased water restrictions coming for Nanaimo as reservoir levels drop
NANAIMO - Ongoing drought-like conditions across the mid-Island is prompting some preventative measures from local officials. Beginning Monday, June 8, the City of Nanaimo will move to stage three water restrictions, up from the current stage two, in a bid to preserve water supply ahead of the warmest and driest summer...
Jun 05, 2026
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traffic disruptions
Busy Nanaimo corridor to be impacted by Fortis BC work
NANAIMO - Motorists passing through a major Nanaimo thoroughfare may want to find an alternate route during morning and afternoon commutes. Fortis B.C. advises it's installing an underground natural gas main line to tie into its existing infrastructure in the area of Mostar Rd. and Metral Dr.The work is scheduled to ta...
Jun 05, 2026
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Westwood Park trails fully re-open after 'aggressive' bear encounter
NANAIMO - Full access is restored around Westwood Lake Park, following a temporary bear-related closure. A southeastern portion of the trail was closed Tuesday, June 2, after a father and his children were "bluff charged" by the aggressive black bear. City staff confirmed to NanaimoNewsNOW the trail reopened ...
Jun 04, 2026
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shots fired
RCMP investigating 'targeted' shooting across south Nanaimo park
NANAIMO - An active investigation is underway after shots were fired across a city park.Local Mounties say the incident occurred around 8:40 p.m. on Wednesday, June 3, at Knowles Park, on the corner of Victoria Rd. and Rainer St., and involved a number of people exiting a white Audi, aiming weapons across the park, and...
Jun 04, 2026
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artificial intelligence
New federal AI strategy looks to close 'adoption gap,' build public trust
Ottawa wants to increase Canadians' use of artificial intelligence - and it plans to do so through free AI training and legislation to tackle concerns like surveillance pricing and chatbot safety.Announcing the government's new AI strategy in Toronto on Thursday, Prime Minister Mark Carney said "globally, Canada r...
Jun 04, 2026
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British Columbia
B.C. 911 workers issue 72-hour strike notice after months of failed talks
VANCOUVER - A union representing more than 700 emergency communications professionals in British Columbia has issued a 72-hour strike notice after months of negotiations with the employer broke down. CUPE 8911 says it's calling on the labour minister ...
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Eby says Canada's not-criminally-responsible system re-victimizes families
The provisions in the Criminal Code related to people found not criminally responsible by reason of mental disorder have resulted in a system that re-victimizes the family of three murdered children, British Columbia Premier David Eby said. The premier...
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B.C. entrepreneurs donate $40 million to Simon Fraser University medical school
SURREY - British Columbia's premier says a $40-million donation from two entrepreneurs to Simon Fraser University's school of medicine comes at a critical moment as the province struggles with a shortage of health care workers. University president Jo...
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B.C. man faces 21 charges in weapons, drug bust at Vancouver home in 2024
VANCOUVER - A British Columbia man faces 21 weapon and drug possession offences after Canadian border agents discovered a cache of firearms at a Vancouver home. The Canada Border Services Agency says in a news release that Dylan James Kennedy appeared ...
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Doctors and B.C. government extend labour deal by four years
VICTORIA - The British Columbia government and the province's doctors have agreed on a four-year extension of the labour deal between the two sides. A joint statement by the B.C. Ministry of Health and Doctors of BC says voting by more than 4,000 docto...
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Penticton, B.C., fire at care home construction site considered 'suspicious:' RCMP
PENTICTON - A massive fire that destroyed a care home under construction in Penticton, B.C., is being investigated as suspicious. RCMP say specialized investigators were only able to access the site Wednesday, a week after the fire that prompted the c...
Jun 05, 2026
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Local Sports
Local Competition
Island Time to bring a close to Nanaimo gymnastics season
NANAIMO - The last event of the season has arrived for the athletes at the Nanaimo Gymnastics School.The second annual Island Time is more focused on fun than competition, taking place at the Nanaimo Ice Centre on June 6 and 7.Coach and organizer Tracy Welbourn said it's been a vision of hers for about ten years."...
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Batter Up
Nanaimo NightOwls full of optimism for fifth season
NANAIMO - The Nanaimo NightOwls are entering year five in the West Coast League.There is optimism for the team's first playoff berth in 2026 and excitement about a new video board which fans will experience during games.Team Owner Jim Swanson said the season begins with a full travel day on Friday, May 29 to play on th...
May 28, 2026
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Enticing new members
Open house sessions brought many new faces to Nanaimo Lawn Bowling Club
NANAIMO - The Nanaimo Lawn Bowling Club (NLBC) is in the early portion of its season. Recently, the club held three open house sessions on the green at Bowen Park and NLBC president Kathleen Hewitt was pleased with the results. "They were unbelievably successful. Even better than our 100-year anniversary. We had 1...
May 17, 2026
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Looking Back
Clipper netminder takes top prize at annual awards event
NANAIMO - The Clippers celebrated their season and remarkable playoff run with an awards ceremony and gathering of mostly team billets and volunteers.The Tuesday, May 26, celebration came just a few days removed from the end of the team's playoff run, which ended in Brooks on Friday, May 22, and featured speeches and a...
May 28, 2026
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Overtime Hurdle
Clippers lose titanic struggle in BCHL Finals to defending champion Brooks
BROOKS - The Clippers lost a fourth straight overtime game to the Brooks Bandits to lose out in five games in the BCHL Finals.After taking the first game by a score of 3-1 Nanaimo lost three straight 2-1 decisions and went down 4-3 in the series finale.The Bandits have now won back to back BCHL championships while Nana...
May 23, 2026
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Overtime Road Block
Clippers come heartbreakingly close but lose third straight OT game in BCHL Finals
NANAIMO - The Clippers did almost everything a team can do to get a win over the Brooks Bandits in Game 4 of the BCHL Finals but lost a third straight 2-1 overtime game.The Bandits have emerged victorious in games beyond 60 minutes in Games 2,3 and 4.It felt very similar to the first three games in Game 4 with tight ch...
May 21, 2026
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Canada
Stéphane Dion says Canada needs more diplomats to build ties with Europe
OTTAWA - Former foreign affairs minister Stéphane Dion says Canada needs to substantially staff up its embassies in Europe and set deadlines for following through on the flurry of agreements Brussels has signed with Ottawa. Dion's comments come after C...
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Canada temporarily blocking livestock from Texas due to New World screwworm
OTTAWA - Canada is temporarily restricting the import of livestock from Texas over concerns about a parasitic fly with flesh-eating larvae. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency said animals that are from Texas or were present in the state within 21 days...
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Eby says Canada's not-criminally-responsible system re-victimizes families
The provisions in the Criminal Code related to people found not criminally responsible by reason of mental disorder have resulted in a system that re-victimizes the family of three murdered children, British Columbia Premier David Eby said. The premier...
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Three U.K. men plead guilty in death of Owen Sound, Ont., restaurant owner
Three men from the United Kingdom who were extradited to Canada last year to face charges after a deadly confrontation with an Ontario restaurant owner over an unpaid bill pleaded guilty on Friday. The men, who are from the same family, were charged in...
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FIFA allowing disposable water bottles at World Cup matches
TORONTO - FIFA is clarifying that soccer fans will be allowed to bring disposable water bottles to World Cup matches in Canada and the United States. A FIFA official said the announcement makes its policy clear following backlash about its ban on reusa...
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B.C. man faces 21 charges in weapons, drug bust at Vancouver home in 2024
VANCOUVER - A British Columbia man faces 21 weapon and drug possession offences after Canadian border agents discovered a cache of firearms at a Vancouver home. The Canada Border Services Agency says in a news release that Dylan James Kennedy appeared ...
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World
Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva wins French Open to claim first Grand Slam title
PARIS (AP) - Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva was already a tennis phenom at age 15. At 19, she's a Grand Slam champion. The eighth-ranked Andreeva ended the run of 114th-ranked Polish qualifier Maja Chwalinska by 6-3, 6-2 in...
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Jury awards $176M for wrongful deaths of young brothers struck by California socialite's car
LOS ANGELES (AP) - A Los Angeles jury has awarded $176 million to the parents of two young brothers killed in a hit-and-run collision when a California socialite's car struck them in a crosswalk nearly six years ago. The jury found both Rebecca Grossma...
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Judge halts Trump administration efforts to impose conditions on SNAP
BOSTON (AP) - A federal judge on Friday sided with 20 Democratic states and halted an effort by the Trump administration to force states to comply with a range of conditions to get billions of dollars from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program....
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Made here. Grown here. Connected here. Island Good launches new website to make shopping Island products easier Every choice to shop Island-made is a win for Vancouver Island communities and now it's easier than ever. Island Good has launched a newly redesigned website that helps Vancouver Islanders and visitors quickl...
Mar 19, 2026
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Your New Base for Holiday Gifts + Winter
Your New Base for Holiday Gifts + Winter Gear: MEC Nanaimo Is Open
If you're searching for holiday gifts and winter layers, Nanaimo has a new must-visit destination. Mountain Equipment Company (MEC) has officially opened its doors at 2517 Bowen Road, bringing its trusted lineup of outdoor gear, apparel, and expert guidance to the region, just in time for the winter season. From season...
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guide dogs
CNIB in need of volunteers to foster future service dogs across Canada
It's a rewarding experience filled with unconditional love and the opportunity to change the life of someone who is blind.Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB) Guide Dogs is urgently looking for volunteers to raise future guide dogs for people who are blind, Deafblind, or have low vision."There's a huge...
Jul 23, 2025
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